Replacement - Spicer Sliding CV Joint | 523-549A

With the vehicle resting on the ground, loosen the axle shaft nut and wheel bolts; With the vehicle suspended, remove the wheel;

Loosen the pivot and tie rod end nuts; Using an extractor, remove the pivot and tie rod end;

Remove the bolts connecting the suspension tower to the axle sleeve;

Using a lever, force the tray down to disengage the pivot;

Pull the axle sleeve to release the Fixed Joint, if necessary, use a polyurethane hammer;

Loosen the 6 screws securing the tulip's Slip Joint and remove the axle shaft from the vehicle.

Using locking pliers, open the lock ring and remove it from the shaft;

Remove the Slip Joint, Disc Spring and Hood;

Clean the half shaft to avoid grease contamination.

Manually assemble the Hood, the gasket, the disc spring (with the concave part facing the outside of the joint), place the seal between the hood flange and the Sliding Joint;

Fit the Slip Joint onto the half shaft. Mount the lock ring;

Apply grease to the Slip Joint;

Place the seal and cover on the Slip Joint;

Position the screws to facilitate the process;

Secure the larger clamp with the help of special pliers; Before securing the smaller clamp, use a round-tipped wrench between the boot and the shaft to allow some air to enter. Secure the smaller clamp, positioning it in the recess of the shaft.

Fit the Slip Joint into the gearshift tulip;

Apply 40 Nm of torque to the 6 Sliding Joint fixing screws;

Place the end of the Fixed Joint into the Hub. Fit the axle sleeve to the pivot and then the suspension tower bolts. Install the steering terminal;

Tighten the Pivot and Tie Rod End nuts.

Place the new axle nut. Position the wheel and wheel bolts.

With the vehicle resting on the ground, tighten the wheel nuts. Apply 280 Nm to the half-shaft nut.

To prevent accidental loosening, crimp the axle nut collar into the recess in the joint.

Under no circumstances should you attempt any repair or maintenance for which you have not been trained or if you do not have the tools and equipment to repair it.

Always wear the proper safety glasses when performing any type of maintenance. Failure to wear safety glasses could result in injury and/or partial or complete loss of vision.

Always be careful when working with products that have sharp edges.

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